Emmys 2026: Broadcast In Memoriam Segment Excludes Robert Redford, Nicholas Brendon And More
The 2026 Emmys' In Memoriam segment left out several notable stars. Here's what the Academy says, plus some of the names omitted and honored.
The 2026 Emmy Awards recognized several deceased actors and creatives with an annual In Memoriam tribute, but it notably omitted several prominent figures, such as Robert Redford, who passed away on September 16, 2025, and Nicholas Brendon, who died on March 20, 2026. Redford's notable television work in addition to his film career, while Brendon was best known for his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Other absentees from the broadcast tribute included Chuck Norris, Patrick Muldoon, and Daveigh Chase. The Television Academy clarified that the In Memoriam segment honors those who passed between August 27, 2025, and August 25, 2026, and directed viewers to a more comprehensive list on their website. Other honored individuals in the segment included voice actor Peter Cullen, who died on August 26, just a day after the cutoff, as well as Catherine O'Hara, Hayden Panettiere, James Van Der Beek, Tim Curry, Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Reba McEntire.
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